AFRICA TODAY: WEDNESDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 2026 The day's biggest African headlines on one page: the front-page stories, plus the top story from each country. 59 stories from 54 countries. Each headline links to the original publisher; the line under it says where and when it was reported.
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ACROSS THE CONTINENT PassionAir blames weather for severe Kumasi-Accra turbulence; Kokofu seeks GCAA probe Ghana news, reported by 3News (4 Nov, 21:45 GMT). NJC suspends three judges over unlawful detention, abuse of power Nigeria news, reported by Punch (4 Nov, 22:49 GMT). Death rumours made me stronger, says ODM leader Oburu Kenya politics, reported by The Standard (4 Nov, 15:11 GMT). LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 2026: New protocols and tech kept lines moving, but some voters still faced long queues South Africa politics, reported by Daily Maverick (4 Nov, 22:45 GMT). Port phosphatier d’Annaba : exportation des premières cargaisons d’ici mars 2027 Algeria news, reported by Algérie 360 (FR) (4 Nov, 17:26 GMT). ANAMOLA integra Internacional Liberal por unanimidade no 65.º Congresso Angola news, reported by Hold On Angola (PT) (4 Nov, 15:51 GMT). Bénin–Niger : Yacoubou Amadou nommé ambassadeur à Niamey Benin news, reported by Benin Web TV (FR) (4 Nov, 17:49 GMT). Govt Targets Underperforming State Enterprises Botswana news, reported by The Botswana Gazette (4 Nov, 19:55 GMT). Affaire « Allah Ti Kouma » : 24 mois de prison et 2 millions de F CFA d'amende ferme requis contre Me Ini Esther Doli Burkina Faso news, reported by Lefaso.net (FR) (4 Nov, 22:55 GMT). SOSUMO : trois responsables entendus après la disparition inexpliquée d’un ingénieur Burundi news, reported by SOS Médias Burundi (FR) (4 Nov, 23:27 GMT). Ryan Mendes ilibado na Nova Zelândia e denunciante acusada de falsas declarações Cabo Verde news, reported by Notícias do Norte (PT) (4 Nov, 16:29 GMT). 44 Years After Ahidjo’s Resignation: Were His Shoes Too Big for Anyone But Biya? Cameroon politics, reported by Mimi Mefo Info (4 Nov, 05:12 GMT). Bangui : guerre aux cailloux entre policiers et élèves du lycée des Martyrs, tirs en l’air et chaos total Central African Republic news, reported by Corbeau News (FR) (4 Nov, 17:00 GMT). Mandoul : Goundi inconsolable après la disparition du père Gherardi Angelo Chad news, reported by Tchadinfos (FR) (4 Nov, 21:00 GMT). Affaire Naïcha : Athoumane Abdourahmane est décédé, Fahami aurait été hospitalisé Comoros news, reported by Comores Infos (FR) (4 Nov, 07:32 GMT). Coopération France-Congo : Claire Bodonyi plaide pour un traitement responsable et professionnel des informations Congo-Brazzaville news, reported by Les Dépêches de Brazzaville (FR) (4 Nov, 18:55 GMT). Côte d’Ivoire : Les jeunes Africains formulent leurs recommandations pour l’avenir démographique du continent Côte d'Ivoire news, reported by Linfodrome (FR) (4 Nov, 16:27 GMT). RDC : les nouvelles admissions suspendues à la prison de Makala pour faire face à la surpopulation carcérale DR Congo news, reported by Radio Okapi (FR) (4 Nov, 21:00 GMT). L'évaluation, colonne vertébrale du système éducatif djiboutien Djibouti news, reported by Human Village (FR) (4 Nov, 17:59 GMT). Al-Sisi calls for transforming AOI into industrial integration platform Egypt business and the economy, reported by Daily News Egypt (4 Nov, 19:25 GMT). La UNGE en Bata solicita al Gobierno la construcción de un nuevo campus ante el aumento de estudiantes Equatorial Guinea news, reported by Ahora EG (ES) (4 Nov, 18:45 GMT). Over 80 Youth Graduate from Vocational Training in Adi-Tekelezan – Eritrea Ministry Of Information Eritrea news, reported by Shabait (4 Nov, 15:52 GMT). E52m healthcare waste plant ready for use Eswatini news, reported by Times of Eswatini (4 Nov, 18:30 GMT). The Excuse Is the Tell in the Violence Against Amhara Civilians Ethiopia news, reported by Ethiopia Insight (4 Nov, 11:33 GMT). Gab Pêche : les promesses de la pêche artisanale prennent l’eau au Capal Gabon news, reported by Gabonreview (FR) (4 Nov, 14:15 GMT). Juwara Questions Barrow’s Anti-Corruption Commitment, Alleges Selective Targeting of Political Opponents The Gambia politics, reported by Kerr Fatou (4 Nov, 17:52 GMT). CRIEF : Deux ans avec sursis pour les huissiers Sory Daouda Camara et Mandiou Sangaré, Me Halimé Chaloub condamné à trois ans de prison Guinea news, reported by Guinee360 (FR) (4 Nov, 11:54 GMT). A Guiné-Bissau participou em Baku, República do Azerbaijão, de 27 a 28 de Outubro de 2026, na Reunião Preparatória e na 3ª Reunião Ministerial das Autoridades Anticorrupção da Organização de Cooperação Islâmica (OCI), sob o alto patrocínio de S.E. o Presidente Ilham Aliyev. Guinea-Bissau politics, reported by Conosaba do Porto (PT) (4 Nov, 18:24 GMT). PRIME MINISTER MATEKANE JOINS COMMONWEALTH LEADERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT CHOGM 2026 Lesotho politics, reported by Government of Lesotho (4 Nov, 10:26 GMT). Boakai Strengthens Carbon Markets Authority’s Powers, Extends Climate Law Deadline Liberia business and the economy, reported by Liberian Investigator (4 Nov, 20:08 GMT). Libyan Parliament Speaker Swears in New Central Bank Governor Libya politics, reported by Libya Review (4 Nov, 17:46 GMT). Deux suspectes arrêtées à Mahajanga: une fillette proposée à la vente pour 600 millions d’ariary Madagascar news, reported by NewsMada (FR) (4 Nov, 03:53 GMT). Pathologist testifies in plane crash inquiry Malawi news, reported by Times 360 (4 Nov, 11:33 GMT). Diplomatie et intégration sahélienne : Assimi Goïta attendu à Ouagadougou, un nouveau signal fort de la fraternité entre les pays de l’AES Mali politics, reported by Bamada.net (FR) (4 Nov, 19:03 GMT). Un financement allemand : 15 millions d’euros pour soutenir l’emploi à travers le financement de petites et moyennes entreprises en Mauritanie Mauritania business and the economy, reported by Sahara Medias (FR) (4 Nov, 22:37 GMT). Mauritius and Seychelles Partner With CGG for Exploration Across 396,000 km² Mauritius politics, reported by News Moris (4 Nov, 11:57 GMT). Hammouchi visits police officer deliberately run over in Agadir Morocco news, reported by Yabiladi (4 Nov, 15:00 GMT). Mais 27 mil milhões de meticais para mitigar impactos do El Niño Mozambique news, reported by O País (PT) (4 Nov, 18:04 GMT). Dangote commits US$2.5bn to Namibia fuel storage and regional pipeline project Namibia business and the economy, reported by The Brief (4 Nov, 13:43 GMT). À Niamey, le ministre Ahmed Attaf remet au président Tiani un message du président Tebboune et promet une coopération « sans précédent »… Niger politics, reported by Tamtaminfo (FR) (4 Nov, 20:17 GMT). Rwanda Issues New Rules on Concrete Graves Rwanda news, reported by KT Press (4 Nov, 19:03 GMT). Acte contre nature : le frère d’Aziz Dabala et cinq autres individus arrêtés par la gendarmerie Senegal news, reported by Senego (FR) (4 Nov, 22:16 GMT). ‘Soroptimist International Club of Victoria’ in organiz en lamars ozordi lo lans Beau Vallon pou montre zot solidarite anver dimoun ki pe soufer avek kanser tete oubyen ki’n perdi en manm fanmiy ou zanmi avek kanser. Seychelles news, reported by SBC (4 Nov, 05:25 GMT). Sierra Leone Police Trains Freetown Investigators on Legal and Court Procedures Sierra Leone news, reported by Sierraloaded (4 Nov, 22:28 GMT). Somalia’s president dismisses chief justice to forestall ruling on constitution Somalia politics, reported by Somali Guardian (4 Nov, 18:51 GMT). Rumbek North bans local alcohol brewing after clashes kill three South Sudan news, reported by Radio Tamazuj (4 Nov, 13:52 GMT). Drone attacks kill civilians and cripple Sudan’s power infrastructure, UN warns of growing humanitarian toll Sudan news, reported by Radio Dabanga (4 Nov, 15:00 GMT). Banco Central anuncia a proibição das actividades de micro finanças da Cooperativa de Crédito São Tomé and Príncipe business and the economy, reported by Téla Nón (PT) (4 Nov, 08:16 GMT). Tanzania orders motorcyclists to install GPS tracking devices in case of theft Tanzania politics, reported by Daily News (4 Nov, 12:42 GMT). Togo – Une foreuse baptisée « Hêzou » pour étancher la soif de 4 000 localités Togo news, reported by iciLome (FR) (4 Nov, 18:39 GMT). Saisie de cannabis et de psychotropes à Sousse | Trois dealers arrêtés Tunisia news, reported by Kapitalis (FR) (4 Nov, 23:06 GMT). Police arrest 18 suspects in Kampala vehicle spare parts theft crackdown Uganda news, reported by Daily Monitor (4 Nov, 17:57 GMT). Anti-corruption agency probes queries from Auditor General’s report Zambia news, reported by Zambia Monitor (4 Nov, 15:50 GMT). El Nino: Farmers urged to prioritise climate-smart seed varieties Zimbabwe news, reported by NewsDay (4 Nov, 17:47 GMT). British man infected with Ebola in DR Congo to be flown back to UK Pan-African health and science, reported by BBC Africa (4 Nov, 18:34 GMT). « Tuesday, 3 November 2026 · Today »
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